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WINTER KYOL CHE 2017 WILL BE FROM JANUARY 2ND TO MARCH 31ST! Entry and exits will be on Saturdays at 8:00am, except for the last week, exit is on Friday. Kyol Che practice clarifies our direction, resulting in a more harmonious relationship with all aspects of life. The daily schedule, conducted in silence, includes sitting, chanting, walking, and bowing meditations, as well as work practice. Meals are eaten in traditional temple style. Retreat leaders give weekly dharma talks and regular…

January 2nd to March 31st! Entry and exits will be on Saturdays at 8:00am, except for the last week, exit is on Friday. Kyol Che practice clarifies our direction, resulting in a more harmonious relationship with all aspects of life. The daily schedule, conducted in silence, includes sitting, chanting, walking, and bowing meditations, as well as work practice. Meals are eaten in traditional temple style. Retreat leaders give weekly dharma talks and regular kong-an interviews. Non-Members $455/week – $4500 Entire…

One day retreats consist of sitting and walking meditation from 9:00am to 3:30pm with lunch. Includes kong-an teaching interviews with a zen teacher. Prior meditation experience or attendance at a meditation instruction class is recommended. Registration is at 8:00am. There is an orientation at 8:30am for first-time retreat members. Prices: non members $65, members $45, Dharma teachers and Dharma teachers in training $35 To register for your retreat online – fill out the retreat registration form.

One day retreats consist of sitting and walking meditation from 9:00am to 3:30pm with lunch. Includes kong-an teaching interviews with a zen teacher. There is an orientation at 8:15am for first-time retreat members. Prior meditation experience or attendance at a meditation instruction class is recommended. Registration is at 8:00am. Prices: non members $65, members $45, Dharma teachers and Dharma teachers in training $35 To register for your retreat online – fill out the retreat registration form.

Yong Maeng Jong Jin retreats are two, three or seven days long and are held in silence. The schedule each day consists of ten hours of Zen practice (bowing, chanting, sitting and walking), work and rest periods, and vegetarian meals eaten in traditional temple style. Includes talks and kong-an teaching interviews with a zen teacher. Minimum participation is 24 hours. For more detailed information, read the Yong Maeng Jong Jin Orientation Guide (pdf format). Prior meditation experience or attendance at a meditation…

Kido chanting retreats consist primarily of chanting from 9:00am-3:30pm with an informal lunch at noon. We chant “Kwan Seum Bosal” - a name for the bodhisattva of compassion - while sitting, standing and walking. This retreat is suitable for beginners as well as experienced students. Please arrive at 8:30am to register. Non-Members $65 Members & FT Students $45 DT and DTIT $35 Please register for this retreat with Retreat Registration Form

Kyol Che practice clarifies our direction, resulting in a more harmonious relationship with all aspects of life. The daily schedule, conducted in silence, includes sitting, chanting, walking, and bowing meditations, as well as work practice. Meals are eaten in traditional temple style. Retreat leaders give weekly dharma talks and regular kong-an interviews. Practice in our serene woodland setting with the support of Sangha members from all over the world. Entry and exits are…

Led by Nancy Hedgpeth, JDPSN. This retreat consists of sitting and walking meditation, with Kong-An Teaching Interviews. An informal lunch is included. Prior meditation experience or attendance at a meditation instruction class is recommended, however, these retreats are suitable for beginners, as well as experienced students. Registration for new retreatants is at 8:00 am, with orientation from 8:15AM until 8:45AM. Registration for experienced students is from 8:15 to 8:45 AM. Retreat Rates: Non-Members $65, Members, Seniors, FT Students $45, Dharma Teachers…